4 beautiful coastal retreats to spend your holiday

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Dreaming of salty air and sand between your toes? You’ll feel right at home in these four seaside escapes, as stylish as they are serene. But be warned: the laidback luxe interiors might result in your own beach-inspired makeover.
Photographer: Jessie Prince

1. The Pearl Beach Shack, Pearl Beach, NSW.
PERFECT FOR: Pet-friendly fun. Sleeping 12 (plus your family pets!) across
a three-bedroom house and single-room cottage, this seaside shack has been designed under the expert eye of Three Birds Renovations for relaxed, open-plan living at its best.
Photographer: Three Birds Renovations

YOUL'LL LOVE: The large, enclosed backyard where kids and pets can happily roam around.
MUST DO: A big cook-up in the fully equipped kitchen. Open the French doors and spill out onto
the deck for alfresco dining on
balmy summer days.
Photographer: Three Birds Renovations

2. Byron Beach Abodes, Byron Bay, NSW. Perfect for: A couples’ hideaway or a weekend with friends. This family-run business offers an array of boutique accommodation, from the New York loft-style Chapel, sleeping two, to the expansive eight-
guest Magnolia House.
Photographer: Jessie Prince

3. The Lodge Noosa Heads, Noosa Heads, QLD. PERFECT FOR: A family getaway. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a laundry and fully equipped kitchen, make this coastal pad the perfect home-away-from-home. A 10-minute walk to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach means you’re close to the action but away
from the hustle and bustle.
Photographer: Kara Hynes

YOU'LL LOVE: Full use of two cruiser bikes and a beach kit including chairs and an umbrella.
Photographer: Kara Hynes

MUST DO: A lazy afternoon on the outdoor deck. Fire up the barbecue, sip cocktails
and play pétanque until the sun goes down.
Photographer: Jessie Prince

4. Empire Retreat and Spa, Yallingup, WA. PERFECT FOR: An adult escape. Tucked away in a lush, bushland setting, this coastal hideaway
is just five minutes’ drive to the white sands of Yallingup Beach. Elegantly appointed suites
range from a farmhouse loft
to a luxury villa, all with comfort and privacy in mind.

YOU'LL LOVE: Waking to the soothing sound of birdsong.

MUST DO: Book in for a spa treatment. If you’re serious about relaxation, visit the property’s custom-built sanctuary for a soak, sauna and rainforest shower.

A visit to Margaret River and Yallingup is about indulging the senses, so after a spa treatment, head to one of the
world-class wineries in the area for a cellar door tasting experience
of regional food matched with prize-winning local wines.